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Every year on the 26th of October Austrians celebrate their country’s declaration of permanent neutrality after World War II and its regained status as an independent and sovereign nation on this day in 1955.
Today the Austrian national flag will be omnipresent throughout the country. Memorial ceremonies will be held in many locations. Federal museums offer free entry and some state institutions open for visitors. Read more
On the 3rd of October, Germans celebrate German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit); this date marks the anniversary of the nation’s unification. It remembers when the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany united to create one single, federal Germany on this day in 1990.
In Britain, many people enjoyed a day off on Monday. The summer bank holiday was introduced in the Bank Holidays Act 1871 and first observed in that year. It was originally intended to give bank employees the opportunity to participate and attend cricket matches.
Italy is a popular holiday destination. With almost 40 million visitors per year, it is the fourth most visited country in the world. What do you know about this beautiful country and its people? Here are some interesting facts for you….